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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,477.02, 341,518.50 and 134,299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247,477.02, 341,518.50 and 134,299.76 is: 185,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247,477.02 : 341,518.50 = 134,299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247,477.02/341,518.50 = 134,299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247,477.02x = 341,518.50 × 134,299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247,477.02x = 45,865,852,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,865,852,585.56/247,477.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,333.78

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